Friday, March 29, 2019

Central Floridian of the Year named & Motorcycle mobs

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Desmond Meade selected as Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year

Amendment 4 leader Desmond Meade is named Central Floridian of the Year by the Orlando Sentinel. Meade is the leader of a movement that restored voting rights back to over one million ex-felons in Florida.

What to do if you're surrounded by a motorcycle mob? Get out of the way and call 911, cops say

Central Florida law enforcement agencies are expecting packs of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles to swarm area highways again this weekend, but Orange County Sheriff John Mina said authorities are ready for them.

Puerto Rican families fled Hurricane Maria's destruction to Panama City. Months later, Michael struck

About 15 of families that fled the island after surviving Hurricanes Irma and María and chose to settle in Panama City —  only to be displaced again in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.

Where are my late sports scores? | Commentary

Inside the Newsroom catches up with some of your questions about how the Orlando Sentinel does its business.

Disney bans smoking, limits stroller size in theme parks

Disney is banning smoking at its parks in Orlando.

Magic fall on road to Pistons, tumble below playoff cut line at No. 9 in Eastern Conference

The Orlando Magic fell 115-98 on the road to the Detroit Pistons Thursday night, falling below the playoff cut line at No. 9 in the Eastern Conference.

Short-handed Florida State falls to Gonzaga in Sweet 16

Short-handed Florida State made several runs, but the No. 4 seed Seminoles ultimately couldn't keep up with the No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs and lost 72-58 Thursday night in the Sweet 16.

NCAA tournament, South Regional: Purdue holds off Tennessee 99-94 in OT; Virginia outlasts Oregon 53-49

Recaps and scores of today's NCAA tournament South Regional games.

Mike White pleased with Gators' effort to close season, eager to see UF improve

UF coach Mike White returns three promising freshmen, signed a top-10 recruiting class and has scholarships available following an up-and-down 20-16 season.

UF QB Feleipe Franks comfortable, in command as he distances himself in Gators' starting race

UF returning starting quarterback Feleipe Franks said he is much more comfortable during his second spring under coach Dan Mullen — and it shows.

Things to do this weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do.

Disney, SeaWorld and Universal pet options allow furry friends to join your vacation

There are a plethora of boarding, kenneling and hotel options for Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort visitors traveling with pets.

Festival of Fine Arts and Flowers ushers in spring at Orlando Museum of Art

The Council of 101's new springtime event, the Festival of Fine Arts and Flowers, blends art and floral designs at the Orlando Museum of Art from March 29-31.

Flora Maria Garcia announces she will be stepping down from United Arts of Central Florida

The President & CEO of Central Florida's largest arts funding organization will leave her position on Jan. 31, 2020.

New slide opening in April at SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica

KareKare Curl will open April 12 at SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica water park.

Ex-SeaWorld lawyer pleads guilty after he made $65,000 on insider trading

Paul Powers took notes during company meetings and read confidential documents in summer 2018, so he knew the Orlando-based company would exceed Wall Street expectations with its quarterly earnings, according to the charges.

Studio Movie Grill at Margaritaville Resort Orlando adds Hollywood flair to $750 million complex

A new movie theater has opened at the Margaritaville Resort Orlando complex in Kissimmee.

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